The Kite Runner

By Khaled Hosseini

"The Kite Runner" is a novel about Amir, a Sunni Muslim, who struggles to find his place in the world due to traumatic childhood events. He struggles to forge a relationship with his father, Baba, and determine the nature of his relationship with Hassan, his servant. He also tries to find a way to atone for past decisions that have lasting consequences. The novel explores the complexities of growing up in Afghanistan, navigating a complex socioeconomic culture, and dealing with the instability of the Afghan political system in the 1970s. It is ultimately a story about relationships and how they shape who we are.